Welcome To Wedowee

Get to know this sweet little town by watching the quick reel below!

Welcome to Wedowee Video by Emily Warren

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Wedowee...Home To Beautiful Lake Wedowee and the county seat of Randolph County

Wedowee is a small town located in the eastern part of Alabama. It is the county seat of Randolph County and has a population of around 800 people. Wedowee offers plenty of charm and character, with a historic downtown area that is perfect for an afternoon stroll.

The town is also home to the beautiful Lake Wedowee, which draws visitors from all over the state for fishing, boating, and other water activities.

Lake Life Is The Best Life!

Read about Lake Wedowee and what makes it so special!

R.L. Harris Dam

Construction of R.L. Harris Reservoir, as it is officially known, began in 1974 and was completed in 1982 as a hydroelectric site.

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Recreation facilities on Lake Wedowee

Hiking trails, picnic areas, fishing piers, playgrounds, boat launches, and rest areas.

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By Kelly Caldwell What started as a simple summer gathering on Lake Wedowee has, over the last ten years, grown into one of the lake com...

By Tammy Lovvorn & Maria Smith If life hands you a bag of lemons, don't just make lemonade, make limoncello! The history of limoncello d...

1. No Boater Certification / Unlicensed Operator Violation: Operating a vessel without a valid Class V Vessel License (or boating educat...

By Kelly Caldwell The boat hadn’t even finished idling out of the cove when Blu—my friend’s spirited Blu Heeler—was already standing pro...

A scorching heat wave is sweeping through our area this week, bringing extreme temperatures that can be dangerous if we’re not careful. ...

There’s something about Lake Wedowee that turns ordinary moments into lifelong memories. Maybe it’s the way the water reflects the sky j...

By Kelly Caldwell 🎨 Turning Childhood Creativity into a Calling From the moment Jeremy Adams realized that putting extra effort into art...

Recipe and Photos by Emily Warren Summer on the lake often means afternoons gathered around a crawfish boil—cold drinks in hand, the tab...

By Maria Smith / Photos by Tammy Lovvorn The weekend is approaching and the weather looks great for spending time at the lake. Your fami...

Cheaha State Park in Delta Alabama

If you are in the Wedowee, Oxford, or Heflin area, you must plan a visit to Alabama’s highest point at Cheaha State Park.

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Redbird Willow Farm
Anniston, AL

The area's only Hobby Farm with a lot of Heart, Hope, and Joy!

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Anniston Museums & Gardens

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